2008 Woodie Awards
The Daily OrangeJohn Clayton
By John Clayton
Posted: 12/4/08, 4:18 AM EST Section: Ducks
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Assistant sports editor, fall 2007/spring 2008
Sports editor, fall 2008
It's been a long four months. I knew this job would be a lot of work, but I never realized the sheer amount of minutiae involved until I actually took over. There's so much that goes into putting a section together. These last four months have given me such an appreciation for everybody who has done this job before me.
I knew when I became an assistant this was something I wanted to do. I don't regret my decision for a second. It was an honor to represent this newspaper and this section. I just hope I did an OK job.
Thanks to everybody at 744 Ostrom. It's been a fun ride. Unemployment, here I come…
ZB: I still remember when you gave me a read on my first story. The Hamill sisters. Seems so long ago. You gave me my start - got me my first internship. I always admired your passion and your ability to see every angle. I know you'll go as far in this business as you want to.
Ethan: The other half of the Big Two. I remember when you sent me an e-mail complimenting some national story I did (Winthrop, maybe?). It was something small, but coming from you, it really motivated me. I only wish I'd started writing as a freshman so I could have worked with you when you ran the section.
Gelb: Filling your shoes wasn't easy. Hopefully I did an alright job. Everything I know about being an editor I learned from you. I took in a lot from you in that year in the office, even if you didn't realize you were teaching me. Thanks.
Schonbrun: Still the best writer on this campus. Thanks for bailing us out when those A1s fell through. I still don't know what you want to do when you graduate, but I pray you end up writing somewhere, somehow. You're too good not to. See you at Media Cup.
Austin: I'm glad to know the section is in good hands. You'll do great. Plan as much as possible and delegate whenever you can. You're going to have a great support system around you. Take advantage of it. I'll be around, too, if you ever need a hand.
Diamond: The road warriors, baby. Chicago and South Bend, two of my favorite trips. You still owe me a round of the $2 game. You have a bright future, but don't be afraid to challenge yourself in the coming weeks and months. Take over that basketball beat - report the hell out of it. And take the heat off Kyle whenever you get the chance.
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